Hey, beloved Scripture Memory Team!
I so hope you are blessed in the presence of Christ Jesus today. I am all the way in Baltimore, Maryland serving a wonderful group of women at our Living Proof Live. Our dear Lindsee is pinch-hitting for me this time around and she also has some great information for you regarding our upcoming celebration. Her portion will pick up immediately following my 19th verse. I’m choosing my verse this round from the theme Scripture God gave us for our Friday night session here at Living Proof Live in Baltimore. I want to remember it forever. You don’t have to hear the session to see why it is enormously relevant and a powerful Scripture indeed to have hidden in your heart. You’re welcome to share it with me if you don’t have a selection ready.
Beth, Houston. “I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.” Psalm 25:15 The NET Bible
I love you guys so dearly! OK, Lindsee, take it from here!
Girls, registration for the SSMT is flourishing and we already have over 1000 ladies registered. Praise God! Don’t stress if you’re not already registered, we have plenty of room. Registration will officially close two weeks before the event, so know that you have plenty of time. We are so excited and can’t wait to celebrate with you! When we say you are highly treasured around here, we mean it.
With that said, we have had a lot of unique questions come in that are not covered in the FAQ page so we wanted to put them here and then we’ll put them on that page as well. We hope this is helpful to you as you plan your trip to Houston in January. We don’t want anyone to feel left out or lost.
Are my children welcome to attend the celebration?
While we all know how much our Siesta Mama loves little ones (grin), and understands that some of them might be memorizing scripture with us, her teaching is specifically geared toward women 18 and older. Please use caution in bringing little ones. As a reward, we encourage you to do a special party for your children if they have been memorizing with you. Make it a special time to celebrate their hard work.
Is there anything LPM can do to help Siestas in the same region connect prior to the January meeting?
We are blessed to hear you are coming to SSMT in 2012! As much as we would love to publish a regional list of those attending, we are unable to do this due to the confidentiality of each individual’s information. This is for your protection, ladies. Thanks so much for understanding. If you would like to put your Facebook page (not your email or phone number) in the comments section, we will post it, as we know you have more control over the privacy of that. We should all be very careful about what we post on the World Wide Web for all to see!
Can we do t-shirts, pink feather boas, etc to help connect with other Siestas in the airports and restaurants?
First of all, y’all are AMAZINGLY creative and fun! We love that and are so blessed by your anticipation for this special weekend. In light of these fun ideas, we have a special photo op planned on Friday evening. This will be your special keepsake from LPM for the weekend. If you want to make your own fun memory (ie. t-shirts, bracelets, boas, etc) by all means have a blast with it! We’ll look forward to seeing you in 2012!
I want to attend the SSMT Celebration, but I’m nervous about coming solo. What should I do?
Please come! We promise you will be blessed! Many women came solo in 2010 and left with new friendships and blessings in abundance. During the celebration, we will have you pair off with another Siesta sitting around you and say your verses. It will be a very rich time of celebration indeed. Don’t let coming alone keep you from coming. You will not be the only “one” coming!
Since today is the first of October, we are only three months away from the celebration. Can you believe that? We are so looking forward to January and know you are too!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Cindi
Madison, MS
“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a might Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zeph. 3:17
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13
“But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory around me and lift up my head.”
Psalm 3:3 NIV
Marilyn Gadsden, Al. Great is our Lord and mighty in power, His understanding has no limits. Ps 147:5
Psalm 1:5 ESV
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
“I love you, O LORD, my strength.” Kimberly Amarillo, TX
Psalm 18:1 ESV
Karina, Baton Rouge
“You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.”
Psalm 18:28
NIV
Erin, Phoenix. “Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)
Ivy Morrison
Willis, TX
1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
“Be joyful always; pray conitnually…”
Kristy, Houston, TX
Colossians 1:17 ESV
And he is before all things and in him all things hold together.
Beth, Oak Grove, Louisiana
“Who is like unto the Lord our God who dwelleth on high”
(Psalm 113:5) KJV
And teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:20 NIV
Stacia Deen from Avon Park, Florida: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (NIV)
Annalee in Houston
Philippians 4:8
Finally brothers and sisters,
Whatever is TRUE,
whatever is NOBLE,
whatever is RIGHT,
whatever is PURE,
whatever is LOVELY,
whatever is ADMIRABLE,
if anything is EXCELLENT or PRAISEWORTHY,
think about such things!
Kathy, Austin
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and I am helped.” Psalm 28:7 NIV
Kathryn Stoker, Aurora CO
For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. ps 61:3
jamieb, Corbin,Ky
1Corinthians 12:31-13:1 NIV
Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way. If I speak in tongues of men or of angels,but do not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
Rose, Dallas
1 Corinthians 15:58, NLT
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
Ola Mae, Cedar Park TX Psalms 139:13 NIV For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.
For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God.
Romans 3:23 KJV
Carolyn, Atlanta
Matthew 11:28 NIV
Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.
Carole, Austin: A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. Proverbs 29:11, NIV
Lauren, New Braunfels, TX
Going through the motions doesn’t please You; a flawless performance means nothing to You. I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don’t for a moment escape God’s notice. Ps. 51:16-17 The Message
John 14:1
Let not your heart be troubled be troubled: ye believe in
God, believe also in me.
Linda, Austin, TX
Psalm 34:5 NIV
Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
Rebecca
Boise, Idaho
NIV
John 1:15
John testifies concerning Him. He cries out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.'”
Daniel 2:20-21
Praise be to the name of God forever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Stephanie, QC, TX:
14) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
Oh Lord, my strength and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 (NKJV)
Anita
Austin, TX
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.
James 1:26NIV
2 Timothy 2:4 No one serving as a soldier get involved in civilian affairs – he wants to please his commanding officer.
“Do no merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves, Do What It Says.”
~ James 1:22 (NIV)
Hollie
Granbury, TX
Psalm 73:23-24 (NIV)
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.
Karen, Houston — He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark. Ps 91:4 NASB
Lauren, Phnom Penh
“I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any need and any circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.” Philippians 4:12 (ESV)